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Prawn Rava Fry | Crispy Kolambi Fry | Shrimp Fry Recipe

Prawn fry is a quick, simple and easy starter recipe that can be made in under 30 minutes.
This is a protein-rich, beginner-friendly, easy-to-make, keto-friendly snack dish.
Prawn fry also known as kolambi fry is a delicious starter mostly served as an appetizer or as a side dish with non-veg meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Course: Appetizer, Easy Dinner Recipes, Main Course, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

To Marinate Prawns
  • 200 grams Prawns, de-shelled & de-veined
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger-Garlic Paste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Red Chilli Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Garam Masala Powder
  • 1 tablespoon Coriander Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Tamarind Juice OR Lemon Juice
  • Salt to taste
For Crispy Covering
  • 3 tablespoons Rava (Semolina/Sooji)
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Flour (Tandul Peeth)
  • 1 tablespoon Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder
  • 1/4th teaspoon Turmeric Powder
  • Salt to taste
  • 4-5 tablespoons Oil, to shallow fry

Method
 

  1. Marinate prawns with red chilli powder, turmeric powder, garam masala, coriander powder, ginger-garlic paste, tamarind pulp and salt. Marinate for 15 minutes.
  2. For coating, in a mixing plate, add rava (semolina), rice flour, red chilli powder, turmeric powder. Mix well.
  3. Coat the marinated prawns with spiced rava mixture and shallow fry.
  4. Flip and fry from both the sides until crisp.
  5. Prawn rava fry - Kolambi fry is ready.
Air Fryer
  1. Preheat the air fryer to 180°C (350°F) for about 3-5 minutes.
  2. Lightly spray or brush the fryer basket with oil.
  3. Place the prawns in a single layer in the fryer basket. Make sure the prawns are well-coated and not too moist.
  4. Lightly brush or spray the prawns with soil to help them crisp up.
  5. Cook at 180°C (350°F) for 8-10 minutes. Flip halfway through.
  6. You will need to adjust the time depending on the size of the prawns.
  7. Once golden brown and crisp, remove the prawns immediately from the fryer and serve.
Tips for Air Frying:
  1. Do not overcrowd the basket as it can lead to uneven cooking.
  2. Even though we are making it in the air fryer, lightly coating the prawns with oil will help the semolina (rava) become crisp.
  3. Halfway through, make sure to flip the prawns so they cook evenly from all sides.
  4. Prawn rava fry - Kolambi fry is ready.

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